Executive Kitchen Leader: Master Scratch Cuisine

Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurants; Woodbridge (VA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Dining Allowance

50% Dining and Carryout

40% Retail Wine

20% Retail and Private Events

Monthly Complimentary Wine Tasting for

Job summary

Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurants is seeking an Executive Kitchen Manager in Woodbridge, VA to lead a fast-paced scratch kitchen and drive culinary execution of a distinctive menu aligned with Cooper’s Hawk wines.

You will provide team leadership, ensure operational excellence in food quality, safety, and service, and collaborate with kitchen and front-of-house teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of kitchen management experience in a full-service restaurant.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read, understand and communicate in English.
• Demonstrates financial acumen.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Preferred ServSafe and state/local licensing.
• Must lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long hours.
• Must work 50-60 hours per week, including weekends/holidays.

Responsibilities

• Oversee overall kitchen operations.
• Partner with Culinary kitchen team to execute new menu items.
• Adhere to policies and manage and train others on SOPs.
• Ensure collaboration between kitchen and front of house operations.
• Maintain a respectful, positive, and professional work environment.
• Lead hiring, schedules, and development of Managers and Team Members.
• Lead menu and system rollouts and kitchen initiatives.
• Coordinate private events and monthly themed Wine Club dinners.
• Maximize financial and operational results.
• Manage weekly food inventory and use of systems (POS, scheduling, Inventory).
• Uphold food safety standards and professional image.

Skills

Kitchen management

Communication

English proficiency

Financial acumen

Microsoft Office

ServSafe (preferred)

Tools

POS System

Inventory/Ordering software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurants is seeking an Executive Kitchen Manager in Woodbridge, VA to lead a fast-paced scratch kitchen and drive culinary execution of a distinctive menu aligned with Cooper’s Hawk wines.

You will provide team leadership, ensure operational excellence in food quality, safety, and service, and collaborate with kitchen and front-of-house teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences.